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Cyber Security Fundamentals16508/1506/2223/1/79
Study guide

Cyber Security Fundamentals

16508/1506/2223/1/79
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Applied Computer Science 1 - Ba Applied Computer Science, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Schoenmaekers Kurt
Language course: No
Languages: English

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Goals

Knowledge/Insight
The student explains the usage of tools/templates/frameworks
The student describes the origin or intent of best practices, templates & frameworks
The student identifies priorities in executing IT solutions and systems based on a prior analysis
The student identifies problems in implementing or designing IT components

Apply
The student formulates an advice about an IT component for an organisation
The student names the suited internal and external actors that are relevant in the advice concerning an IT solution (and its follow-up) after a prior analysis

Content

Cybersecurity Introduction and Overview
Cybersecurity Concepts
Security Architecture Principles
Security of Networks, Systems, Applications and Data
Incident Response
Security Implications and Adoption of Evolving Technology
Guest Speakers about cybersecurity subjects

Study materials

Recommended
  • Author: Isaca
  • Publisher: Information Systems Audit and Control Association
  • Edition: (2nd ed., 2017)
  • ISBN-nr: 978-16-042-0700-2
  • Remark: Price may change before the start of the course.
Mandatory

Learning outcomes

PBATI01: The professional bachelor ACS analyses a problem, converts this into an IT context and represents the information needs of an organisation in a structured way by using analysis and modelling techniques.
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PBATI01The professional bachelor ACS analyses a problem, converts this into an IT context and represents the information needs of an organisation in a structured way by using analysis and modelling techniques.
PBATI04: The professional bachelor ACS installs, configures, secures, maintains and supports complex IT solutions and adjusts these so that they continuously meet the changing needs of an organisation.
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PBATI04The professional bachelor ACS installs, configures, secures, maintains and supports complex IT solutions and adjusts these so that they continuously meet the changing needs of an organisation.
PBATI05: The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.
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PBATI05The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.
PBATI07: The professional bachelor ACS gives advice to the principal about IT solutions, products, services and technologies for several domains and/or branches.
CodeDescription
PBATI07The professional bachelor ACS gives advice to the principal about IT solutions, products, services and technologies for several domains and/or branches.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 1 (1st sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods30,00Assignments seminars throughout the year
exam period 1 (1st sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: written70,00Digital on laptop
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)exam: written100,00Digital on laptop